Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.

It is the morning after a most dramatic night before for Aston Villa today. Dramatic on the pitch, as Unai Emery’s men swept Celtic aside at Villa Park to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. And equally,

Arsenal have had an approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins turned down as they try to bring in a new forward before Monday’s transfer deadline.